Bozeman Magazine

Hold your hats and ensure that your seatbelts are securely fastened! The Bozeman Symphony and Dr. Jack Horner are about to guide you and your family through Adventures in Lost Worlds – the symphony’s annual, free, family-friendly concert. The 50-minute program includes captivating orchestral selections and familiar pop tunes. Music will serve as a catalyst on the adventure to discover the ancient worlds of dinosaurs, pirates and more. Before the adventure commences, an instrument petting zoo will be available, courtesy of Eckroth Music. The petting zoo provides an opportunity for you and your children to explore the instruments that compose a symphony. Professionals will be prepared with kid-sized instruments for hands-on learning. If you are not a proud parent or grandparent of a mini-musician already, “Hot Cross Buns” and “Twinkle Variations” could be the soundtrack to your summer. Bozeman is fortunate to have an excellent music program in our public school system. The musical aspirations of students are supported through orchestra, band and choir group lessons beginning in elementary school and continuing to the collegiate level, at Montana State. The Bozeman Symphony includes several players developed through Bozeman public school music programs, and is proud to facilitate educational and outreach programs supporting young musicians in our community. These young musicians ensure Bozeman’s symphonic legacy. Dr. Jack Horner, another Bozeman legacy, will enchant with tales of discovery and little known facts about dinosaurs. Dr. Horner is one of the best-known American paleontologist and a Montana native. Several magnanimous accomplishments in the field of paleontology are attributed to him, including the discovery and naming of Maiasaura. This discovery provided the first clear evidence that some dinosaurs cared for their young. In addition to his many paleontological discoveries, Horner served as the technical advisor for all of the Jurassic Park films. The resemblance between Dr. Horner and one of the lead characters in the film, Dr. Alan Grant, is no coincidence! Dr. Horner currently resides as the curator of paleontology at the Museum of the Rockies, the Regent's Professor of Paleontology, adjunct curator at the National Museum of Natural History, and teaches with the Honors Program at Montana State University. The famed scientist is taking time out of his busy schedule to present two 50-minute family concerts with the Bozeman Symphony Orchestra, Saturday February 13th at 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM. Presentations will take place at the Willson Auditorium, at 404 West Main Street. Although both presentations are free of charge, it is recommended that you reserve seats in advance online at bozemansymphony.org, or by phone at (406) 585-9774. Thank you to our proud sponsors: Barnard Construction, Dr. William & Carol Mealer, Montana Cultural Trust, Public Value Partnership, and the Montana Arts Council. We look forward to having you.